Monthly Archives: April 2013

I’m growing a beard. I’d like to say I’m growing it in an attempt to emulate the great writers such as Tolstoy, Melville and Hemmingway in his later years. Who knows? Maybe their writing abilities and their talent … Continue reading →

I had my face cut off the other day. It was my contribution to the Beautify America Campaign. No seriously, I had a small growth removed under my eyes. I had always thought it was my nose, … Continue reading →

I was working on a different novel when two things changed my plans. First, I read on a publishers blog what the big publishers are looking for authors who can produce a book a year of a certain genre. Since … Continue reading →

Today I have a special announcement that both saddens me and thrills me with anticipation at the same time. Starting April 6th The Writing Deputy will no longer be a deputy. I am retiring from law enforcement after twenty-six years. … Continue reading →